NEW DERRISAUX MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 418 W. 34th Ave., will observe the pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Freddie and Kathy Webb at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker is the Rev. Robert Wallace, pastor of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. The community is invited to attend. The theme is Moving Forward in God’s Grace.
FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 4500 Faucett Road, will host its annual ushers’ brunch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Marvel Williams.
KINGS HIGHWAY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 2312 Fluker Ave., will celebrate its 103rd anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dennis Wilson of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. The theme is “Building on Grace, Growing in Faith” (II Peter 3:18). Everyone is invited to attend.
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH, 321 N. Birch St., will conduct Vacation Bible School and all are welcome to attend. At 6 p.m. today, the annual youth night will be held. At 11 a.m. Saturday, the back-to-school NCC Fun Day will be held for youth and teens featuring Bible study and activities. Rod Goodwin is the youth pastor and Patrick Lockett is the senior pastor at New Community.
PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Soup kitchen and Food Pantry and First Ward Living Grace Food Pantry will host a food giveaway. The event will be held at Pleasant Grove church, 1801 Indiana St., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or while supplies last.
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MOUNT NEBO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 3201 W. Second Ave., will host the 152nd annual session of the Consolidated St. Marion Baptist District Association through Saturday. For details, courses and registration, visit https://www.consolidatedstmarion.com. Onsite registration ends 30 minutes before each class.
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH, 321 N. Birch St., will host its Kingdom Builders program at 6 p.m. Sunday. The featured speaker will be Sandra Hope, a member of New Community, a 37-year staffer with The Commercial, and widow of Elder James Hope.
MOUNT MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH of Gould will celebrate its 108th anniversary along with Friends and Family Day on Sept. 1 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Joshua Pickett, pastor of Grace and Mercy Baptist Church of Pine Bluff, accompanied by his congregation. Everyone is welcome to help celebrate this occasion. The Rev. Phillip Puckett is the pastor of Mount Moriah.
PLEASANT VIEW MINISTRIES CHURCH, 1117 N. Palm St., will celebrate the 38th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. William A. Shaw Jr. at 11 a.m. Sept. 22. This service will include special guests, tributes, and music.
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